Featured in Step on the gas – 12-2012

Where Europe works for Asia

Czech Republic: While many European solar module factories are having to close their doors due to global overcapacity, the machines at Kyocera in the Czech Republic are still humming away. Most of the modules it produces are bound for the Japanese market.

By

pv magazine

03 Dec 2012

A topsy-turvy world, you might think. Just a few years ago solar factories in Asia were producing for the European market, but now there has been an about face, in the Czech Republic at least. The Japanese conglomerate Kyocera has been producing solar modules there for several months, particularly for sale in Asia. This allows …

This article is part of pv+

Subscribe digitally to unlock exclusive investigative reporting, expert insights, in-depth analysis, and premium background coverage. Your subscription also includes full access to the digital edition of our magazine.